Charles Djou

Charles Djou has a diverse work experience. Charles is currently serving as the Secretary and CEO of the American Battle Monuments Commission, a position they were appointed to in May 2022. Prior to this, they had a long career in the U.S. Army Reserve, reaching the rank of Colonel. Additionally, they worked as an Attorney Advisor and held leadership positions in the U.S. Army 9th Mission Support Command. Furthermore, Djou worked as an Adjunct Professor at Hawaii Pacific University and the University of Hawaii. Charles also served as an Attorney at CKD Law and as a Congressman in the U.S. House of Representatives. Additionally, they were a City Councilmember for the Honolulu City Council, where they formulated budgets and determined public policy for the city. In the early stages of their career, Djou served as the Vice President and General Counsel of KD Construction, Inc. and as a State Representative in the Hawaii State House.

Charles Djou completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees in Economics and Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania between 1989 and 1992. Charles then pursued a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from the University of Southern California, graduating between 1993 and 1996.

Furthermore, Charles Djou obtained a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College, although the specific years of their enrollment are unspecified.

In terms of additional certifications, they completed the National Security Management Senior Executive Seminar from Syracuse University in June 2022. Charles also completed the US Army Strategic Broadening Seminar at the University of Louisville in September 2019 and the RC National Security Course at the National Defense University in April 2018. Additionally, they obtained the US Army Intermediate Level Education from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College in September 2013 and the Judge Advocate Officers Advanced Course from the US Army JAG Legal Center and School in January 2005. Charles Djou holds a membership with the Hawaii Bar Association and has a Top Secret Security Clearance granted by the U.S. Department of Defense.